As we reach the top five of our championship contenders, we've arrived at the drivers who could realistically win the series.

In fifth place is Jimmy Clairet, whose performances this season have been consistently strong. The French driver came out of the gate with a bang, taking pole position and a victory at the season opener in Portimão. For the first half of the season, a string of strong results made it seem like he could be a runaway champion.

However, a challenging last two rounds have caused him to fall back. A fuel pump issue at Misano resulted in two DNFs, and an incident at the Red Bull Ring cost him a podium finish. Because of these setbacks, he heads into Barcelona 20 points down in the championship.

What does he need to do to win the title?

A 20-point deficit is absolutely manageable, especially given how often the lead has changed hands this season. Jimmy’s raw speed makes this achievable, and a strong weekend for him combined with an average one for his rivals could easily see him crowned champion. A 20-point deficit is equivalent to a single fourth-place finish, while in the first half of the season, Jimmy was consistently scoring more than double that on average. With 0kg of compensation weight, Jimmy remains a genuine contender for the championship.